se·man·tics, noun "The branch of linguistics and logic concerned with meaning. There are a number of branches and subbranches of semantics, including formal semantics, which studies the logical aspects of meaning, such as sense, reference, implication, and logical form, lexical semantics, which studies word meanings and word relations, and conceptual semantics, which studies the cognitive structure of ... Read more
The Benefits Of Exercise As Revealed By Forced Inactivity, Which Is Turning Me Into An Old Person
Hi folks, welcome to my thoughts of the day! Yes, I just write about what is on my mind and going on in my body at the time. This lovely misty morning I took Willbe, our yellow lab, for a nice walk, during which time I had plenty of opportunities for reflection due to his need to sniff at every post and tree. I am clearly suffering from a number of adverse symptoms of my forced inactivity. I normally undertake ... Read more
First ‘Melt’ With MELT Then Float With FitOldDog’s Blog And Body Awareness Video Series
Hi folks! Welcome to my world! I have found that self-applied myofascial massage, through the use of rollers and instruction from a skilled dance and Continuum instructor, Rebecca, has markedly improved my athletics and reduced the almost inevitable pain associated with endurance training as an older athlete (or a younger one for that matter). A form of this technique is finally being marketed effectively to ... Read more
Don’t Be Old Before Your Time Just Awaken Your Mind-Body Consciousness Through Dance Training ASAP
Hi folks! Glad you stopped by! When I see people close to my age walking around like 'elderly people,' I wonder why they don't wake up and see they're headed towards a limited life! I plan to stave that off for as long as I can get away with it, which entails a constant state of learning. We each perceive the world in different ways, which is a good thing when it comes to survival of the species. It's known ... Read more
Don’t F**k With Me Old Man And A Brief Comment On Motivation As You Age
Hi folks! Thanks for stopping by! One of the keys to continuing a program of safe exercise for better health, and to maintain your level of motivation, as you age, is to stay young at heart and learn from those younger than yourself in order to remain an active member of society. I was enjoying a glass of wine with friends the other day, when I noticed how young those people are. Boy! They ... Read more
Two Important Pictures Upon Which To Meditate As You Age, Use It Or Lose It
Hi folk! Thanks for stopping by! There are many ways to stay young at heart, and not so old in body as you might be if you neglect yourself. For instance, I find that talking, no, listening, to children keeps me balanced. I was enjoying a nice cup of coffee the other day, and reading a book, when two kids that I know well (and love to death), started climbing on me, both talking at the same time. My ... Read more
Muscle Atrophy Induced By Inactivity, And My Favorite Swim Tips For Beginners From Real Swimmers
Hi and thanks for coming by! Staying fit really changes your life, my friends. I watch people my age having trouble getting on a bike or tying up their shoelaces, and I wonder. Why do they do that? Just one look at the adjacent figure, adapted from a scientific publication on muscle loss in sedentary older people versus triathletes young and old. One glimpse should be enough to wake them up - a ... Read more
Aneurysm, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Serious Injury, Feeling Your Age?
Hi folks, Well, almost a year has gone by since I started this blog in response to fear for my life. I continue to search for endurance athletes with an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) stent graft, without success. Since my graft placement, I have completed both a half and full Ironman race, with no apparent interest from the manufacturers of my stent - maybe they are scared I will croak on the course ... Read more
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